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Mercedes Benz G-clas / G-wagon / Geländewagen / W463
Hey guys,
I'm slowly looking out to buy a new car before the end of the year so I'm doing all my studywork right now. I was wondering if any of our members have got a Mercedes Benz G-class. If so, what's your experience with the car overall? Mine would be used as a daily driver.
I'm not looking for the AMG version, I'm living in Belgium and as you may know we're the country with the highest taxes. Next to that, the fuel prices are not the ones from the US... So I'm sure you guys understand.
I'm looking at a 270cdi, 400cdi or 320cdi. I've heard the 400cdi is a problematic engine?
What is your experience with this maginificent car? Any hints and/or tips? Anything special to look out for?
Thanks!
I'm slowly looking out to buy a new car before the end of the year so I'm doing all my studywork right now. I was wondering if any of our members have got a Mercedes Benz G-class. If so, what's your experience with the car overall? Mine would be used as a daily driver.
I'm not looking for the AMG version, I'm living in Belgium and as you may know we're the country with the highest taxes. Next to that, the fuel prices are not the ones from the US... So I'm sure you guys understand.
I'm looking at a 270cdi, 400cdi or 320cdi. I've heard the 400cdi is a problematic engine?
What is your experience with this maginificent car? Any hints and/or tips? Anything special to look out for?
Thanks!
There are at least two PuristS with the GWagon...hopefully they will chime in.
I've ridden in one for several miles, the ride was...luxuriously utilitarian.
I think 320 CDI is the best choice ...
Roadtax will be around 760 Euros annually , unlike more than double for the 420 ... and the 320 is probably the best engine in terms of fuel consumption and trustfull ... .
Don't go for the 270 as i remember my friend's ML 270 being quite a slow dog ... .
I'm sure Oliver and Markus can give you some more and better tips concerning the G !
Filip
Thanks!
Thanks guys!
@bimbeano, that's exactly what I'd like to know, opinions about the 270cdi if it's too much underpowered or not
So far the 320cdi seems to be worth the extra amount over the 270 and 400. Those are my conclusions as well, the thing is, I can't find a lot info on the G320 (experiences).
I might have to take a look at the E-class drivers using that engine.
The 400cdi is about 1.9k annually if I remember well.
@bimbeano, that's exactly what I'd like to know, opinions about the 270cdi if it's too much underpowered or not
So far the 320cdi seems to be worth the extra amount over the 270 and 400. Those are my conclusions as well, the thing is, I can't find a lot info on the G320 (experiences).
I might have to take a look at the E-class drivers using that engine.
The 400cdi is about 1.9k annually if I remember well.
Hey I just noticed the Gallardo in your profile pic!
Did you get a new toy? What happened to the A-M?
You should come out and drive with us sometime!
I recently got a G as well...
and it's a great truck to drive around in. But you should definitely test drive one before you make the purchase. It's not like any other car on the road today. Handles horribly and it has the steering response from the 1960s. Ride is pretty firm, but they have soften the suspension by quite a bit with the 2013 facelift. It's a great car and there is nothing on sale today that offers the same level of build quality and literally, the same solidarity as the G-wagon.
It's interesting to note that the G-class is the only vehicle in Mercedes lineup with the AMG versions outsells the normal version!
You were 100% right...
About the 458 Spyder...dayam! Awesome awesome suspension and drivetrain...the exhaust note is mindblowing at first but over time feels a bit too..." Engineered" - too tied in to throttle position...hmmm...